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Summer Internship After Second-Year

November 2022

This time of year, many second-year students are experiencing a lot of anxiety related to employment and internship search. Students frequently believe that they are the only ones without a job offer, while close to 70% of the class is still seeking employment for next summer.

Recruitment for summer internships occurs throughout the school year, with peaks in Sept/Oct and again in Jan/Feb. Outside of these peaks, there is still plenty of hiring activity that extends right into the summer months.  

We find that two common mistakes that students make while searching for an internship are: 1) relying exclusively on job postings and 2) delaying their job search indefinitely (often due to feeling stressed or overwhelmed).

Here are two ways students can overcome job search inertia and stress:

Meet with a career coach

The Career Advancement Centre (CAC) has a team of coaches who are available to meet with students on an individual basis. Recurring meetings can be scheduled to support a student through the entire job search process, including self-assessment, resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation, networking, and job search strategies that go beyond job postings. Meeting with a coach can also help with the emotional roller coaster that many students experience as they seek employment.

Encourage your student to join the SmithConnect Network

SmithConnect is an exclusive online network that allows your student to expand their professional network and connect with alumni, faculty, staff and fellow students of Smith School of Business. SmithConnect members have the ability to gain mentorship by booking a coffee chat or making new connections with alumni who have indicated that they are ‘willing to help’. Students can also find jobs or internships on the job board, check out upcoming Smith events, and gain access to the Business Directory to support Smith entrepreneurs or post their business if they are a budding entrepreneur. There are over 12,000 people who are already a part of the SmithConnect network!

Have your student visit smithconnect.com to get further connected and reach out to the CAC for support and guidance today.